Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Guillermo del Toro is a fascinating filmmaker who fuses weird and fantastical concepts and gives them relatability and emotional catharsis. He also tells stories about the human condition and the dark side that they try to keep to themselves. His films such as the twoHellboyfilms,Blade II, Cronos, Pacific Rim, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, andNightmare Alleyare prime examples of his impeccable skills as a filmmaker who has a unique style and visualization. He is considered one of the best filmmakers of the current generation and his upcoming film is something to be interested about.
The maverick director recently announced that he is making his dream project based on the classic Mary Shelley novelFrankenstein.He also recently announced the cast of the film which included Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, and Andrew Garfield. Now a new casting was revealed by the director, who turned out to be none other than two-time Oscar winner Christoph Waltz.
Also read:“We designed a great world”: Guillermo del Toro Has One Major Regret for His Unmade Star Wars Movie That He Still Regrets Massively
Christoph Waltz Joins Guillermo del Toro’sFrankenstein
Guillermo del Toroannounced his next filmFrankenstein, which will starOscar Isaac,Andrew Garfield, and Mia Goth. The director recently screened his filmPacific Rimfor its 10-year anniversary. During the Q&A session, del Toro revealed additional information about his upcoming film and made a new casting announcement. Christoph Waltz will be joining the aforementioned actors for the gothic horror. He toldCollider,
“I’m doing Frankenstein. We’re working on it. We start shooting in February, and it’s a movie I have been wanting to do for 50 years since I saw the first Frankenstein. I had an epiphany, and it’s basically a movie that required a lot of growth and a lot of tools that I couldn’t have done 10 years ago. Now I’m brave or crazy enough or something, and we’re gonna tackle it. It’s Oscar Isaac, Andrew Garfield, Christoph Waltz, Mia Goth, and we’re working on it.”
This is really interesting news for fans as Waltz is a two-time Oscar Winner. The film already had powerhouse actors and now with the addition of Waltz, the possibilities and potential of this film have become more exciting. The film is sure to become a major awards contender in the future.
Also read:“This is me as a fat geek just geeking out”: Guillermo del Toro’s Dream to Make ‘The Godfather’ Like Star Wars Movie For Jabba the Hutt Never Came True
Guillermo del Toro Did Not DirectPacific Rim: UprisingDue to A Missed Payment
Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 film sci-fi filmPacific Rimwas a hit at the box office. It spawned a sequel calledPacific Rim: Uprisingwhich he did not return to direct. At a recent Q&A withCollider, he revealed why he didn’t return for the sequel. He said,
“We were getting ready to do it, it was different from the first, but it had a continuation of many of the things that I was trying to do. Then what happened is—I mean, this is why life’s crazy, right?—they had to give a deposit for the stages at 5 p.m. or we would lose the stages in Toronto for many months. So, I said, ‘Don’t forget we’re gonna lose the stages,’ and five o’clock came and went, and we lost the stages. They said, ‘Well, we can shoot it in China.’ And I go, ‘What do you mean we?’ [Laughs] ‘I’ve gotta go do Shape of Water.'”
It seems the missed payment for the sound stage and the scheduling conflicts with him doing The Shape of Waterprevented him from returning for the sequel. His upcomingFrankensteinfilm is getting a lot of hype and excitement among fans about the casting and the potential of the film. It remains to be seen whether del Toro manages to pull it off.
Also read:“I started weeping and I never stopped”: Not Grave of the Fireflies, Guillermo del Toro Considers Another Studio Ghibli Movie as Essential Watching That Made Him Cry
Rahul Thokchom
Senior Writer
Articles Published :1276
Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
